Medical Assistant - Hrly/Int POOL (DSA)

California State University, Long Beach; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 33,131 - 42,016; Part time

Job summary

A public university in California is seeking a Medical Assistant to support the Student Health Center. The role involves administering medications, taking vital signs, and assisting with examinations, while providing equitable and culturally sensitive care. Ideal candidates must have a high school diploma and experience in an outpatient clinic. This hourly/intermittent position offers a pay range of $24.05 to $30.50 per hour.

Qualifications

• Reliable team player with strong oral communication skills.
• Ability to understand basic medical terminology and follow clinic procedures.
• Comfortable using computers for health information systems.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and perform routine medical assisting duties.
• Take and record vital signs and assist in examinations.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in healthcare areas.

Skills

Communication skills

Basic medical terminology

Detail orientation

Multitasking

HIPAA regulations

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Job Summary

Under the general supervision of the Director, SHS Operations, led by the Senior Lead Nurse, and according to established protocol or direction of a physician, physician assistant or nurse practitioner, the Medical Assistant (MA) performs a variety of skilled Medical Assistant duties and gives direct nursing care to students in the Student Health Center.

Furthermore, the incumbent provides services that are equitable, inclusive, and culturally sensitive to enhance the quality of campus life. This position uses a student-centered and equity-minded approach in all communication and service efforts.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for administering medications/immunizations and performing routine care and/or medical assistant duties which require training and skill; Assist practitioners in the delivery of health care services such as examinations, clinical procedures, and medical treatments. Ensure health care patient care areas are fully stocked, organized and clean.
• Administer medications by mouth, intradermal injection, intramuscular injection, subcutaneous injection, including immunizations and tuberculosis testing.
• Take temperature, pulse, blood pressure, respiration readings, height and weight and other vital signs. Assist in orienting/training new nursing staff.
• Make appropriate entries in electronic medical charts (EMR).
• Prepare patients for examination by a clinician and assist in the examination when appropriate.

Department

Student Health Services

Time Base/Duration of Appointment

Hourly/intermittent on call temporary position. Successful candidates may be appointed for a few days and up to one (1) year depending on the assignment. Temporary assignments may expire prior to the ending date.

Classification

Medical Assistant

Compensation

The salary range for this classification is $24.05 to $30.50 per hour.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

The ideal candidate is a reliable team player with strong oral communication skills who can work well with others in a respectful and professional manner. They should be able to understand basic medical terminology, follow clinic procedures, and stay within the Medical Assistant scope of practice as defined by the Medical Board of California. Attention to detail is key for maintaining accurate medical records, and they must be able to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines. Familiarity with HIPAA regulations and SHS policies is essential, along with the ability to use sound judgment and consult with clinicians when needed. The candidate should be comfortable using computers, especially for health information systems, and be able to learn new equipment and procedures quickly. Most importantly, they should be committed to creating cooperative relationships with students, clinicians, and coworkers in a campus-based setting.

Ability to communicate with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community. Ability to follow all university policies, procedures, and guidelines including but not limited to safety, civility, information security, and non-discrimination policies and procedures. Ability to contribute to a positive university experience for each and every student and assist in achieving the university's commitment to a "vision of excellence."

Education And Experience

• Equivalent to a high school diploma required.
• One year of experience performing the duties of a medical assistant in an outpatient clinic preferred.

Physical Summary

Job involves lifting more than 40 pounds. Approximately half of the incumbent's time will be spent walking, standing, squatting, kneeling, or climbing.

Background Check

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. CSULB will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position. Due to the nature of this position, current CSULB employees are subject to a criminal record check unless they have successfully completed a criminal background check through CSULB within the past 12 months. The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 Revised July 21, 2017 as a condition of employment.

Equal Employment Statement

Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, CSULB provides equal opportunity in employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, national origin, or other protected status. CSULB complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices. California State University Long Beach expects respectful, professional behavior from its employees in all situations. Acts of harassment or abusive conduct are prohibited. Demonstrated appropriate professional behavior, treating others with civility and respect, and refusing to tolerate abusive conduct is expected of all employees.